ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – With Thanksgiving now behind us, it’s full steam ahead on holiday celebrations.
The National Railroad Museum in Ashwaubenon is looking forward to celebrating the holidays with its Festival of Trees and Polar Express Train Ride.
The Festival of Trees features 50 uniquely decorated trees from area organizations and businesses. The trees are displayed alongside the museum’s historic trains.
Tickets for the Festival of Trees are included in daily admission, which is a special flat rate of $9 per person through the remainder of the year. Tickets can be purchased online or at the ticket desk.
Aside from the festival, the museum will also be hosting 40 total shows for its annual Polar Express Train Ride.
The event is a re-creation of the classic Christmas book, allowing visitors the chance to stroll through trees from the Festival of Trees, explore historic trains, watch dancers and listen to the Christmas tale. Of course, visitors also get the chance to meet with Santa as well as other train characters.
Tickets went on sale July 25, and within 24 hours, all 12,400 tickets sold out.
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